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Kia Picanto

Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 1,086 cc

LB55 HREMOT history

LB55 HRE is a blue petrol Kia Picanto first used on 12 Dec 2005. Its MOT expired on 23 Sept 2026 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 114,480 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Sept 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 23 Sept 2026
Mileage
114,480 mi
At MOT on 3 Sept 2025
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,635 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB55 HRE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Picanto
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,086 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
12 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB55 HRE was last recorded at 114,480 miles on 3 Sept 2025, 4,896 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Sept 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 22 Aug 2012: 48,486 miles, lower than 484,884 miles on 21 Aug 2012.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
109,584 miles · 9 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
4,896 miles
Average per year
5,635 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 114,480 miles
  • 2024 – 109,584 miles
  • 2023 – 106,733 miles
  • 2022 – 103,691 miles
  • 2021 – 99,530 miles
  • 2020 – 95,650 miles
  • 2019 – 92,789 miles
  • 2018 – 88,639 miles
  • 2017 – 82,141 miles
  • 2016 – 75,758 miles
  • 2015 – 69,899 miles
  • 2014 – 60,880 miles
  • 2013 – 54,321 miles
  • 2012 – 48,486 miles
  • 2011 – 41,025 miles
  • 2010 – 33,823 miles
  • 2009 – 27,908 miles
  • 2008 – 19,535 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass114,480 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Upper Coil spring corroded Both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2016

Full MOT history

23 tests since 28 Oct 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass114,480 miles (+4,896)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    114,480 miles
    Test number
    256643155087
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass109,584 miles (+4)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    109,584 miles
    Test number
    308920230953
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail109,580 miles (+2,847)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,580 miles
    Test number
    285099069835
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass106,733 miles (+3,042)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    106,733 miles
    Test number
    747925124786

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass103,691 miles (+4,161)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    103,691 miles
    Test number
    903136802712

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass99,530 miles (+3,880)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    99,530 miles
    Test number
    515193322003
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass95,650 miles (+2,861)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    95,650 miles
    Test number
    242202347008
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  8. Pass92,789 miles (+4,150)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    92,789 miles
    Test number
    269061530558

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass88,639 miles (+6,498)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    88,639 miles
    Test number
    533333398398
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  10. Pass82,141 miles (+6,383)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    82,141 miles
    Test number
    722144339485

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass75,758 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    75,758 miles
    Test number
    936414492732

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail75,757 miles (+5,858)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,757 miles
    Test number
    949771813768
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

  13. Pass69,899 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    69,899 miles
    Test number
    438529603994

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail69,896 miles (+9,016)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,896 miles
    Test number
    252060242247
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  15. Pass60,880 miles (+6,559)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    60,880 miles
    Test number
    396450144437
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass54,321 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    54,321 miles
    Test number
    719492543215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail54,318 miles (+5,832)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,318 miles
    Test number
    317440243204
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  18. Pass48,486 miles (-436,398)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    48,486 miles
    Test number
    535635332256
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Fail484,884 miles (+443,859)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    484,884 miles
    Test number
    219944232246
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  20. Pass41,025 miles (+7,202)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    41,025 miles
    Test number
    755872441229
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteBoth rear tyre side walls are slightly perished

  21. Pass33,823 miles (+5,915)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    33,823 miles
    Test number
    944771870272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass27,908 miles (+8,373)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    27,908 miles
    Test number
    432593619367
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass19,535 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    19,535 miles
    Test number
    433812408489

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB55 HRE

Does LB55 HRE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB55 HRE expired on 23 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB55 HRE?
The MOT on LB55 HRE expired on 23 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB55 HRE done?
LB55 HRE was recorded at 114,480 miles at its MOT on 3 Sept 2025, an average of 5,635 miles a year.
Has LB55 HRE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB55 HRE has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on LB55 HRE ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 22 Aug 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB55 HRE find?
LB55 HRE passed its latest MOT on 3 Sept 2025 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair., and 1 more.

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